Gut bacteria transplant for chronic insomnia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (called fecal microbiota transplant) can improve sleep in people with chronic insomnia. The treatment is given through an endoscopy, which is a procedure where a thin tube is used to deliver the bacteria to your intestines.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a diagnosis of chronic insomnia (trouble sleeping for at least 3 months) and it should be moderate or severe.
- You cannot have another sleep disorder, like restless legs syndrome, that would affect your sleep.
- You cannot have recently (within 4 weeks) changed your insomnia treatment or taken antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics.
- You cannot have had abdominal surgery, have severe organ failure, active cancer, or be pregnant.
- You cannot work night shifts or be in another research study.
Quick eligibility check
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